MONEY TREE (Pachira aquatica): How to Prune for a Lush, Bushy Houseplant | Step‑by‑Step Guide

Unlock the secret to cultivating a fuller, healthier Money Tree (Pachira aquatica) in your home! In this easy-to-follow video, we guide you through the precise pruning techniques and timing strategies to encourage bushy, vibrant growth without stressing your plant. In This Video You’ll Learn: Why prune a Money Tree? Encourage fuller growth, control size, remove damaged foliage, and improve airflow for a thriving plant. Optimal timing: Best results come from pruning in spring or early summer, when growth is most active. Expert pruning techniques: Cut just above a leaf node (¼–½ inch) to stimulate new branching. Use heading cuts to shorten stems and promote bushiness. Use thinning cuts to remove dense branches and enhance light and air circulation. Safety first: Always use clean, sharp tools—sterilize shears with isopropyl alcohol before and after pruning to avoid infection. Post-pruning care: Feed with a diluted, balanced fertilizer and provide bright, indirect light to support recovery and new growth. Bonus tips: Learn how regular pruning can prevent disease, reduce leggy growth, and maintain the iconic braided trunk's shape. Money trees are some of the most popular houseplants. But many times they can get a little lanky or strung out and need to be pruned back into order to create more bushy plants. So in this video I demonstrate exactly how to cut them back, where to cut, and then putting them outside so they can grow back nice and thickly. I provide a timeline showing progress throughout so you know exactly what to expect along the way. #moneytree #houseplant #indoorplants 0:00 – Introduction & why prune